COSI Internship Jobs
| Posted | 06/18/2009 |
| Division | Experience |
| Reports To | Faculty Leader for Theater/Hallways and Team Leader for little kidspace |
| Status | Unpaid College Internship |
| Hours | 10 - 16 hours per week during a school term of the student. Possibility of extending to more than one school term. |
| Pay | unpaid |
Objective
To improve and maintain a healthy habitat for COSI’s animal residents, supplement the knowledge of the staff who provide the ongoing care for them and add value to the Guest experience by adding a variety of participative learning experiences.
Education and Experience
a. Zoology major/entomology minor (preferred)
b. Commitment, enthusiasm, resourceful, attention to detail
c. Experience in caring for animals required.
d. Experience working with children is preferred.
Essential Job Functions
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: Provide hands-on care for animals, enhance and lead related training for Experience Program Faculty and little kidspace® Team members.
Work with the Faculty Leader to establish working relationships with community partners. Research and recommend additional engaging and educational activities for our guests (of all ages) that would involve the potential for “hands-on” discovery about various animals.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Faculty Leader for Theater/Hallways and Team Leader for little kidspace® duties may include:
a. Providing direct care, feeding animals and cleaning animal habitats.
b. Research current zoological studies, related to maintaining safe and healthy
environments for animals within a science center setting.
c. Recommend and research other species that would complement our existing selection.
d. Work with Exhibit Design Team to create informational signage for animal collections so that young guests and accompanying adults may learn more about the animals they are viewing.
To Apply
To apply for an internship, please submit a cover letter and resume to COSIVolunteers@mail.cosi.org.
Your materials will be sent to the hiring supervisor for consideration.
